Sri Lanka played like a true champion in the last ODI game against the Pakistan. The last game did not have any significance since the visitors already won the series, but that win definitely helped in bringing back the lost confidence of Lankans. Now Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st T20 which will be on July 30th has become much more exciting. Sri Lankan played rather badly in the ODI series but in last game they proved they are not a team that everyone can expect to beat easily. On their best days they can beat any team of the world.

For Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20 series the Sri Lankan selectors have chosen Lasith Malinga as the captain. Angelo Matthews whose captaincy was criticized a lot by the former Sri Lankan players was in fine form in the last one day. After a long time he looked very confident against the Pakistan bowling attack. He scored a flawless 70 of only 40 balls, this was without doubt the best ODI innings that he had played in last couple of years. If he plays like this in T20 series then he will definitely be a big asset for Sri Lankan team. Along with him Kaushal Perera is also in the best form of his life.

Pakistan is also ready to have a fresh start at the T20 game, even though they won the ODI series very comfortably the last game loss was very humiliating for the team. Their best player in the series Shoaib Malik only scored 11 runs and got out very cheaply. Sri Lanka made a big total and it is always hard to chase a total like that but no one thought that Pakistan team will be scrambled like the way they did in the game. Pakistan team management is talking to the players so that this does not happen in the upcoming 1st T20 match. The body language of the Pakistan players looked satisfied and lazy in the last ODI game and that is what causing the worry. Shoaib Malik needs to score at the crease for a long time if Pakistan wants to do well in the upcoming T20 series. New captain Azhar Ali has huge responsibility on his shoulders, Pakistan media which is now saying good things about the way he is leading the team from the front will start saying bad things about him if they lose the T20 series.

Only two T20 games will be played in this T20 series, both the games will be played at Colombo where the last ODI game was played. Colombo pitch is known for favoring the batsmen but at the later part of the day the wickets become little slower. This is why Sri Lanka who went to bat first scored that huge total and Pakistan was unable to chase it. So both Malinga and Azhar will be hoping that the luck will be with them, whoever wins the toss will have an advantage in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20 series.

If rain does not interrupt the game then this the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T 20 is expected to be a high scoring one. The fun part of these shortest forms of cricket matches are that no one can predict which team will win for sure, the team who will play well for 40 over will win the game. Both teams have lots of exciting players and the audiences are hoping that they will get to see lots of big hits during the game. Whoever wins the game, it will be a treat for all cricket lovers.